City of Toronto Chief Administrative Officer, Shirley Hoy, will hold a media
briefing today to provide an update on the status of the City's service
delivery contingency plans.

Mayor Mel Lastman and Deputy Mayor Case Ootes will also be at this media
briefing.

WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 2002 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Metro Hall Council Chambers 55 John Street

Note: Access to Metro Hall Council Chambers for this media briefing
will be via the entrance off of Metro Square, on King Street - immediately west
of Roy Thomson Hall.

Any significant developments related to negotiations or advisories about
upcoming news conferences will be communicated by news release or media
advisory that will be distributed through Canada NewsWire.

Information on City services is available to the public from Access Toronto at
416-338-0338.